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Boston Chronicle March 18, 1939, The Boston Chronicle

Boston Chronicle Newspaper

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

Burial Permit: Brown, Edward Lee, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Edward Lee Brown, age not known. Undertaker: Carter's Funeral Home

Burial Permit: Buchannan, Infant, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Infant of Tommy Buchannan, stillborn. Undertaker: J E Whittington

Burial Permit: Dennis, Frankie Lee, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Frankie Lee Dennis, age 31. Undertaker: Holmes Funeral Directors

Boston Chronicle February 25, 1939, The Boston Chronicle

Boston Chronicle Newspaper

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

Reimbursement Of The Fort Berthold Indians Of North Dakota, United States Congress, Us Senate

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This report, dated February 21, 1939, also known as United States (US) Senate Report 78, was issued by the US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to accompany US Senate Bill 414. In this report, the committee recommends passage of the bill, and provides background on the origins of the bill and it's decision to recommend passage.

See also:

An Act for the Relief of the Indians of the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota [internal note: ms. 1115]

Reimbursement of the Fort Berthold Indians of North Dakota [internal note: ms. 1021]

United State Senate Bill 414

Boston Chronicle February 18, 1939, The Boston Chronicle

Boston Chronicle Newspaper

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

Boston Chronicle February 11, 1939, The Boston Chronicle

Boston Chronicle Newspaper

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

Burial Permit: Boston, Anthony Weldon, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Anthony Weldon, age 1 month. Undertaker: J E Whittington

Boston Chronicle February 4, 1939, The Boston Chronicle

Boston Chronicle Newspaper

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

Burial Permit: Carr, Infant, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Infant of Balem Carr & Wife (WF), stillborn. Undertaker: Rosie Holmes Walker

Estimate, B. B. Bailey- Rosa H. Walker, B. B. Bailey

Holmes Funeral Home Bills and Correspondence, 1923-1943

Document: Estimate/Job bid stating agreement outlining the cost, work, labor, and supplies to recondition 621 W. State Street; Date: February 1, 1939

Removal Permit: Nelson, Jennie, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Jennie Nelson, age 66. Undertaker: Rosie Holmes Walker

Burial Permit: Doster, Leroy, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Leroy Doster, age 29. Undertaker: Rosie Holmes Walker

A Bill To Amend Public Law Numbered 383, Seventy-Third Congress (48 Stat. L. 984), Relating To Indians, By Exempting From The Provisions Of Such Act Any Indian Tribe Or Reservation In The State Of North Dakota., United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This United States (US) House of Representatives resolution (HR), dated January 25, 1939, proposes to exempt all Indian tribes of North Dakota from the provisions of US Public Law 73-383, also known as the Indian Reorganization Act or the Wheeler-Howard Act. It was introduced by US Representative Usher L. Burdick from North Dakota, and was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Burial Permit: Bradley, James, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for James Bradley, age 48. Undertaker: Rosie Holmes Walker

Burial Permit: Payne, Jeraline Harrison, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Jeraline Harrison Payne, age 24. Undertaker: Rosie Holmes Walker

Burial Permit: Grant, Constance, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Constance Grant, age 1. Undertaker: Rosie Holmes Walker

News Clipping, Pythian Beneficiaries Called To Meet

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Newsclipping: Pythian Beneficiaries called to meet at New Post Office Building to decide on receivership. Support Rev. S. King. Date: January 24, 1939

Burial Permit: Hamilton, Infant, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Infant of Isaac Hamilton, stillborn. Undertaker: J. E. Whittington

Burial Permit: Mitchell, Mary, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Mary Mitchell, age 58. Undertaker: Rosie Holmes Walker

Burial Permit: Brooks, Josephine, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Josephine Brooks, age 72. Undertaker: Holmes Co

Burial Permit: Mitchell, Elizabeth, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Removal and Burial Permit for Elizabeth Mitchell, age 58. Undertaker: Holmes Funeral Directors

My Prayer / Music By George Boulanger; Words By Jimmy Kennedy, George Boulanger, Jimmy Kennedy, Shapiro Bernstein And Co. (New York)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: photo of Jimmy Dorsey; Publisher: Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

Ragged Rachel / Words By Dorothy Miller Dunlap, Dorothy Miller Dunlap, Theodor Presser Co. (Philadelphia)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: drawing of an African American girl dancing; this is part of a series called Animated Tunes, in which each bar of music is accompanied by a drawing of a character, designed to show movement - the animations are by Alice Pratt; description reads Pickaninny Dance; Publisher: Theodor Presser Co. (Philadelphia)

Short'nin' Bread / Words By Fred K. Huffer, Fred K. Huffer, Calumet Music Co. (Chicago)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: drawing of an African American woman holding shortening bread, as two children jump in anticipation; Publisher: Calumet Music Co. (Chicago)

Tears From My Inkwell / Music By Harry Warren; Words By Mort Dixon, Harry Warren, Mort Dixon, M. Witmark And Sons (New York)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: photo of Red Norvo; Publisher: M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

Wid A Banjo On My Knee / Words By Kenneth Bradford, Kenneth Bradford, Oliver Ditson Co. (Philadelphia)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: drawing of an African American male playing banjo and singing to an African American female; Publisher: Oliver Ditson Co. (Philadelphia)

The Minstrel Man / Words By Bernie Frost, Bernie Frost

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: drawing of a comedian made up in blackface; Publisher: Boston Music Co. (Boston)

The Minstrel Man, Author Unknown, Boston Music Co. (Boston)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: drawing of a man in blackface (see 442); Publisher: Boston Music Co. (Boston)